Job Opportunities at St Stithians College

The requirements for this position are:  

• A proven academic record and appropriate experience, including Grade 8 – 12 Mathematics teaching
• Ability to teach Further Studies Mathematics would be advantageous
• A suitable professional qualification and a minimum 5 years appropriate educational experience
• Experience in developing learning and teaching material and assessment practices according to IEB requirements and the needs of the learners, at both GET and FET levels
• Academic experience in an IEB Matric marking would be an advantage
• Enthusiasm to embrace rapid changes in education and an interest and ability to integrate IT and online approaches into your teaching and learning, and to teach Mathematics in a multi-layered classroom
• A high level of organisational, managerial and administrative skills
• Passion for teaching young people who seek to become significant in a modern world
• Ability to inspire and encourage boys to seek and maintain high standards of performance
• Willingness to work within the Christian ethos and mission of the College and the values upheld by the College
• An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team of enthusiastic educators and to develop exciting and creative material
• A sound and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum and international trends in education
• Commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• An awareness of the nature of the school and willingness to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular activities and pastoral approach
• Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender’s clearance certificate

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The requirements for this position are:

• Previous working experience and tertiary qualification coupled with at least 3- 5 years’ experience within a similar position would be preferable
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written communication) is essential
• Good planning, organizing and administrative skills, with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and work independently at all times
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Computer literacy in the full Microsoft Office Suite                                    
• Knowledge of the iSams school database system will be advantageous
• Experience in minute taking – shorthand / speedwriting would be an advantage

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assistance in administration to the Psychologists, Academic Support Director and Careers Officer
• Managing multiple electronic diaries, screening of calls
• Performing full secretarial functions including email, typing, filing, photocopying, taking of and distribution of minutes
• Daily liaison with learners, parents, teachers and members of the public
• Assist with the organization of functions
• Assist with handling a busy switchboard and reception, when required